Wanita Gomes had just returned from walking her dog when her neighbor “staggered over,” covered in bruises, she said.

“Oh God, it was horrendous,” Gomes said Monday, thinking back to the weekend’s events.

Gomes, 67, lives on West Street, next to where authorities say a fatal brawl broke out Saturday afternoon between three neighbors over rent money.

She made the comments Monday afternoon, several hours after Edward Aguiar, 40, and Robert Westbrooks, 50, appeared in Stoughton District Court in connection with the incident. The two were ordered held on $100,000 bail on charges of aggravated assault and battery against their roommate, Jonathan Munro, 52, who is now dead.

On Saturday, at 2:45 p.m., Stoughton police responded to the men's shared home at 275 West St. for reports of an unresponsive man, Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney Lynn Beland detailed in court.

The three men were arguing, Beland said, over rent money when Aguiar jumped on the victim’s back, and Munro fell to the floor unresponsive.

Westbrooks – the homeowner – told police Munro had attacked him.

Police noted in their arrest report that Westbrooks “had injuries consistent with an attack,” including a cut finger, cut on his forehead and scrapes on his back and shoulder.

But Beland raised the question in court that anywhere from five to 30 minutes elapsed before any medical assistance was requested.

Once authorities arrived, Munro was taken to the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, where he was pronounced dead, Beland said.

An autopsy was done Sunday, but as of Monday, results were still pending, according to David Traub, a spokesman for District Attorney Michael Morrissey.

“It’s such a waste,” said Gomes, who fought tears as she spoke outside her home Monday.

Munro was described by neighbors as a nice man who was friendly and who loved to fish. His family could not be reached for comment Monday.

Aguiar and Westbrooks both have defaults on their records for not showing up to court in the past, and both have prior convictions, according to the prosecution.

At their arraignment in Stoughton District Court Monday, Beland pushed for the two men to be held on $75,000 cash bail. Judge Richard Savignano, after hearing from both sides, set bail at $100,000 cash.

A not guilty plea was entered for both men.

Pending autopsy results, Aguiar and Westbrooks could be facing additional charges, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office.

“In spite of that,” Beland said in court, “it is still a serious incident.”

Both men are due back in court on Dec. 4.

It’s not clear what prompted the incident, but police reports indicated that residents of the property told police Munro was still upset about an argument over rent from the night before, and had threatened to “assault” Westbrooks.

Page 2 of 2 - Attorney Jim Gavigan of Quincy, who is representing Westbrooks, said that Munro “engaged” Westbrooks in the fight and, according to the police report, another man nearby could hear his client yelling for help. Gavigan argued that it may be a case of self-defense, and does not rise to the level of aggravated assault and battery.

Aguiar’s attorney, John Guglielmi, said Aguiar was trying to come to Westbrook's aid in the fight when he jumped on Munro.

Aguiar is accused of strangling Munro, according to police reports.

Seven people live in the ranch home at 275 West St., and new residents are coming and going frequently, neighbors said.

“No Parking” signs were posted opposite the home recently after neighbors complained that their street was becoming a parking lot, neighbors said.

Police Chief Paul Shastany said police are “aware of the home,” but declined to comment further, saying “any further release of information would not benefit our investigation.”